Opinion: From Hazing to Autocratic Culture
Another life was needlessly and prematurely lost recently as a result of hazing at a technical college.
Opinion: Losing Faith in Thai Govt’s Timely Inoculation Abilities
When people lose trust in the state’s abilities to ensure citizen’s safety and good health, they go their own way to seek alternatives. The failed handling of the third wave of COVID-19 outbreak and the limited, delayed inoculation program have sprung alternative solutions.
Opinion: The Good Thing About COVID-19: The Case of #IRoamAlone
A popular travel YouTuber got herself in hot water this week after she uploaded a clip showing herself traveling business-class to New York, got herself vaccinated with Pfizer’s, and said there is one good thing about COVID-19.
Building a Resilient and Inclusive Global Health System Together—Taiwan Can Help
Dr. Shih-chung Chen
Minister of Health and Welfare
Republic of China (Taiwan)
The threat that emerging infectious diseases poses to global health and the economy, trade, and...
Opinion: Amanda Obdam and Hegemonic Thai Identity
Thailand’s Amanda Chalisa Obdam may not have won Miss Universe 2020 Crown last week, but the debate about her Thai identity was ignited anew.
Opinion: Thailand’s Sinovac Dilemma
The government of Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha is facing double challenges in handling COVID-19. First, how to get enough vaccines in time before the situation is too critical, and second, how to convince enough people that Sinovac is a good and adequately safe vaccine.
Opinion: A Case Against Emigrating en Masse From Thailand
A week-old Facebook group encouraging Thais to emigrate has become one of the biggest talks of the town this week.
Opinion: COVID-19 Exposes Deadly Inequalities in Thailand
It’s never a good time to be poor, or an ordinary person with no connections. When there’s a COVID-19 outbreak, it could quickly become fatal. Your chance of dying, if infected, is much higher than the rich and well-connected that will in no time be taken to a plush hospital.
Opinion: CIA Agents in Thailand, Please Raise Your Hand
It’s CIA-spotting season in Thailand. The latest conspiracy theory has it that one was spotted, or exposed, in Khon Kaen province.
Opinion: Try Not to Mix Politics With the Outbreak
The third COVID-19 outbreak is upon us. As the number of the newly infected rose above 1,000 mark for the four consecutive days on Saturday, it would do well for Thais to try not to mix COVID-19 with politics.
